Pausing With God

Friday Fun Fact

It’s Friday and here is our fun fact. Every year, January 20th is celebrated as Camcorder Day. This contraption is one of the most popular human innovations of all time.

Before the introduction of the camera or video recorders, it was impossible to record memories anywhere other than our brains. However, with technological advancements, this became possible with the invention of the camcorder, a device that would record and store videos simultaneously.

Pause and think about your first experience with a camcorder? Where were you and what were you doing? Well no matter where you were or what you were doing…it’s Friday; dig out that camera, grab family or friends – go and make some memories.

To find out about the history, more facts pause and visit https://nationaltoday.com/camcorder-day/ and if you happen to take a cool video send it to us at PausingWithGod@gmail.com

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Sheri is the author of Pausing With God A Journey Through Menopause, Pausing In His Presence A Shut In Experience, A Woman Of Excellence: The Ministry of My Mother: A Memoir and recently published God’s Got It: Don’t Worry About Anything. These paperbacks or eBooks can be purchased online from Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Books A Million and Walmart.

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The Inner Court

By now you may be feeling encouraged or discouraged or maybe even disgusted about the plans you had for this New Year…I’m talking about those resolutions.

We’ll I’ve been pausing to ask myself: ‘What does God desire to refine in me?’

If you have ever watched a potter at their wheel, you’ll notice they begin with a round, moist lump of clay. The clay’s body is thrown down onto the wheel and centrifugal force is applied until no more roughness is felt.

The potter’s thumb is pressed into the center of the lump to make a hole to the potter’s measurements. The sides are molded, and the vessel is smoothened and shaped. The item is then cut from the wheel and left to stiffen.

With the start of a new year, most of us have good intentions. But oftentimes, we find that we aren’t as successful as we’d hope we would be; and when we don’t meet the mark or measure up, we become discouraged.

A piece of clay has to go through so many steps before it turns out into a beautiful piece of art. No matter what you set out to do this year, maybe attack it in a different way. Like the clay: throw your plans down and knead out what is not working for you.

I set out this year to tune up physically, but I realized it is just as important that I make some adjustments spiritually. No, I’m not gonna promise to read the entire Bible in a year, most definitely not going on a forty day fast, but what I can do is take it one day at a time.

Every morning that I get to open my eyes, I can do so with a grateful heart and whether I walk one or two miles or read one Scripture or an entire book in the Bible; God has me on His wheel and I’m feeling confident that when He is all done; I’ll be a piece of art that will bring Him glory!

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The Outer Court

We women have a defining quality that allows us to bond with one another. We are social butterflies, and friendship is a vital part of our lives.

Unfortunately over a period of time, our solidarity with one another has been placed on the back burner. There are shifts in our responsibilities have taken precedence.

From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, our minds are jam-packed with unattainable to-do lists. By the evening, our bodies are exhausted. We find ourselves with little to no energy to do anything else.

Whether we have discovered it or not, we all have at least one similar characteristic from either Mary or Martha. These two sisters are mentioned in Luke 10:40. Mary did not take it lightly that there were things that needed to be accomplished. But in the frenzy of the day, she considered it a privilege to pause and sit at Jesus’ feet, gaining what could never be taken away.

On the other hand, Martha worried about what was not getting done. Her motive may have been in the right place, but her priorities were mislaid. Her feverish attempts to impress Jesus caused her to miss an opportunity to pause in His presence.

Pause and think about it: Does your life resemble Mary’s or Martha’s’, or maybe a little of both? I’m sure you have good intentions to spend time in prayer, but you find that your busy schedule or responsibilities hinder you from pausing with God. Well if you are reading this; today you get a another chance to be determined in making Him a priority. God is patiently waiting to give you what can never be taken away.

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Group Study

Pausing To Share…we have an upcoming study…Healing For Damaged Emotions.

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Starting every Saturday from February 11, 2023 till Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Zoom!!!

Make room to join us so you can be empowered, encouraged and engaged in a realistic, Bible-based approach to deal with the pain we’ve experienced or caused in our past.

For more information, email me at PausingWithGod@gmail.com. Put : Healing Group Study in subject line of email and you will receive additional information.

Looking forward to see you there!!!

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January Awareness

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and your annual well-woman exam is key to early detection. Pause and check out what’s trending…

Can hair straightening products cause cancer?

You may have heard about a new study that links chemical hair straighteners and relaxers with a higher risk of developing uterine cancer. Here’s what you should know.

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Your First Gynecologist Appointment Checklist

Is it time for you or your child’s first gynecology appointment? I can remember when I had mixed emotions and anxiety about mine. In order to hep you feel more comfortable before you make your first appointment.

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New You!

The New Year is almost here and if you are like me, you typically would jot down a few resolutions that you would like to accomplish. We tend to think about future goals, but if I can have your attention for a few moments; think of some of the aspirations you set for 2023 that didn’t quite come to pass.

Did you miss that chance to watch the sunrise, to walk on the beach or have that picnic in the park? What about that ‘free’ course you wanted to take or that self-care day you kept putting off?

‘I know you are saying how and where will I find the time?’ Well, I said the same thing. But this year after losing several loved ones and friends, I said to myself, ‘What am I waiting for?’

In late summer of this year, I had a serious talk with myself. I was determined and committed to make time to do the very things I believed I was destined to achieve. I ceased focusing on all the reasons why I couldn’t and began walking in my God given ability (Philippians 4:13, I can do ALL this through Him who gives me strength. NIV). So, now with 2024 approaching I find that I don’t have to make that list; for my goals have become a lifestyle.

Most New Year’s resolution seemed to fizz out before January 31^st. Instead of focusing on what you can’t do or even what others are not doing, maybe this year you will try something different, can you do what is necessary to put things in motion.

Like the Nike commercial says, Just do It!

And when you need help, don’t forget to pause and ask someone who has or is on the same journey, someone who will encourage, empower and keep you engaged in making your dreams come true!

Say yes, to making this a not only HAPPY, but a successful NEW YEAR!

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Thanks-Giving

A new study shows that 65 percent of Americans would like an alternative to turkey on the table this year. The fascinating new statistic emerged in a new survey of 2,000 Americans around all things concerning Thanksgiving, which also crowned ham (60 percent), chicken (41 percent) and roast beef (37 percent) as the most popular alternatives to turkey.

This article reminded me of several thanksgivings where we too had an unconventional meal. At first it felt kind of strange, but after we found out that it didn’t matter what was on the table; but who was around the table.

Pausing With God Ministries is thankful for their donors, sponsors and all of you who continue to support the mission that we are entrusted with and we pray that you and your family may experience precious memories during this holiday season.

Excerpts from https://nypost.com/2018/11/09/turkey-isnt-the-most-popular-thanksgiving-food/

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Hidden Gem

I have lived in Florida for over 20 years and this weekend I found a gem!

As the founder of Pausing With God Ministries our mission is to Encourage, Empower and Engage Women.

So when I heard that Silk C Day Spa was having its website launch today I didn’t give it take a second thought to go and show support. I stepped over the threshold and the royal decor captured my attention, but what made me hang around for a few hours, purchase the Black Girl Sunscreen and schedule my soft tissue massage was the staff. The manner of personal attention that they took with each client is a lost art. They explained the benefits of their products and procedures.

Their motto is: “When you receive services at Silk C Day Spa you will see and feel a difference. Our skin therapists are very methodical and caring. You truly will feel like it’s your spa!”

Who would have thought this hidden gem was in my backyard for 6 years.

Self care is the order of the day and we women and men (yes they have services for men) cannot afford not to take care of ourselves.

So I highly encourage you to pause and take advantage of the holiday specials…or purchase stocking stuffers but most of all call or visit their website https://silk-c-day-spa.square.site/ and treat yourself – you are worth it!

Silk C Day Spa 1125 Kingsley Avenue Suite B Orange Park, FL 32072 Opening Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Call (904) 333-0675 or email them at mailto:silkcdayspa8@gmail.com

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Pausing To Invite

Earlier this year the Lord allowed me to facilitate (online & in person) Bible Study: Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer.

We came in with our bags full of worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger and negative thoughts.

I wanted to pause and share one of the participants testimony, in hopes that you can be encouraged, empowered and become engaged in using the Word of God in the battlefield that may be going on in your mind.

I am glad for the invitation to the Bible study. I’d heard of the Battlefield of the Mind book before, but never read it.

A few months before, I felt the Holy Spirit telling me that I can’t have fear for where He wants me to go. I knew all about taking our thoughts captive to the word of God, but this study was timely and exposed some wilderness mentalities and negative self-talk.

The timing of this study was perfect and I could see God’s hand in this. By the end of the six weeks of school were during some challenging courses and time spent in the Bible Study assisted me in following Gods’ leading in the direction to go further in my education, even though it would add on two more semesters.

From the beginning of the Bible study, I noticed I was thinking what I’m going through can be a testimony to show others that this mountain can be climbed, a mindset that I don’t not common for me.

Overall, I’m glad for the invitation because the overall the book and various wilderness mentalities like ‘My future is determined by my past’ and ‘Please make everything easy for me’ resonated with me. Verses mentioned in the book like Hebrews Chapter 4, verse 16 and Galatians Chapter 6, verse 9; encouraged me to not give up when things were challenging.

Also the discussions about God not taking us out to an ocean to just drop us off there and rising above challenges with eagle wings was encouraging.

I did ended up passing some challenging courses right during the last week of the Bible study and my self talk was not by might or power, but by the Spirit of the Lord. I’m really amazed and grateful of God’s timing and how He is preparing and strengthening me now and for the future by using this Bible study.

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The World Needs

What The World Needs Now Is to Pause & Be Still and Know That He Is Still God!

A sequel to Pausing with God: A Journey through Menopause. Sheri Powell has recently published her second book Pausing with God: A Shut-In Experience. In both selections, Sheri reveals the importance of pausing with God; now she’s encouraging us to make it a lifestyle. She communicates in a simplistic manner that no matter what season of life we find ourselves, when we take the time to pause in His presence, we will discover peace that passes all understanding. In Pausing In His Presence we find that we have everything we need to have a Romans 8:28 experiences. Pausing With God was the beginning, Pausing In His Presence motivates us to make communing with God (prayer) a way of life.

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